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  • Understanding the 3 Equations of Motion (SUVAT)
    The three equations of motion, also known as the suvat equations, are used to describe the motion of an object with constant acceleration. They relate the following five variables:

    * s - displacement (m)

    * u - initial velocity (m/s)

    * v - final velocity (m/s)

    * a - acceleration (m/s²)

    * t - time (s)

    Here are the three equations:

    1. v = u + at

    * This equation relates final velocity (v) to initial velocity (u), acceleration (a) and time (t).

    2. s = ut + ½at²

    * This equation relates displacement (s) to initial velocity (u), acceleration (a) and time (t).

    3. v² = u² + 2as

    * This equation relates final velocity (v) to initial velocity (u), acceleration (a) and displacement (s).

    Important Notes:

    * These equations apply only to motion with constant acceleration.

    * The equations are vector equations, meaning they can be applied in multiple dimensions.

    * The equations are derived from the definitions of velocity and acceleration, and assume a constant acceleration.

    These equations are fundamental in classical mechanics and are widely used in physics and engineering to solve problems involving motion.

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